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23Jan 2024

FIRED UP AND PLUGGED IN

Relevance: GS 3 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in News: India’s efforts to decarbonize its power sector while fostering economic growth and ensuring energy security has been in focus. Source- Hindustan Times As India aims to become the fastest-growing economy in the coming years, it faces the challenge of transitioning away …

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23Jan 2024

Parakram Diwas

@newsonair- BJP4India News This evening i.e. 23rd January, 2024 at Red Fort in New Delhi, Prime Minister will take part in the Parakram Diwas celebrations. Since 2021, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday has been observed as Parakram Diwas, in keeping with his vision to honor the contributions of notable figures who made a significant contribution …

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23Jan 2024

India-Nigeria Relations

@DrSJaishankar News India and Nigeria have decided to increase their people-to-people exchanges and work together in the energy, mobility, and other sectors, according to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Along with Yusuf Tuggar, his counterpart, he co-chaired the 6th Joint Commission Meeting between Nigeria and India in Abuja. Various Discussions They discussions were about potential …

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23Jan 2024

ON THE BRINK: ENDANGERED LANGUAGE IN KERALA

Focus : Kookanam’s Chakaliya community in Kerala faces the extinction of Madhika, a unique language. About Madhika Language : Madhika Language have similarities to Kannada language. Madhika combines Telugu, Tulu, Kannada, and Malayalam, adding complexity. Reason of decline : The disappearance of Madhika is attributed to the lack of interest, social stigma, and a dominating …

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23Jan 2024

SOVEREIGN FUNDS IN ZOMATO

Why in the News? Despite exits by global investors like Tiger Global and SoftBank, sovereign funds from Kuwait and Singapore are increasing their stakes in Zomato. Zomato’s stock has surged over 160% in the past year, attracting confidence from sovereign wealth funds. Key Terms Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs): Sovereign Wealth Funds are state-owned investment pools, …

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23Jan 2024

INDIA-BANGLADESH TIES: A CLOSER LOOK

Why in the News ? PM Sheikh Hasina’s fourth consecutive term victory reinforces the robust ties between India and Bangladesh.  About India-Bangladesh Cooperation Dating back to the 1971 Liberation War, India played a crucial role, and despite intermittent challenges, diplomatic relations have flourished since Hasina came to power in 1996. Economic Cooperation: Bilateral trade has …

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23Jan 2024

INDIAN INDUSTRY DELEGATION FOR COPPER MINING IN ZAMBIA

Why in the News ? The Mines Ministry proposes sending a delegation to Zambia, comprising major companies like Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Ola Electric, and LOHUM. The second JWG meeting, under the 2019 MoU between Indian and Zambian Mines Ministries, is planned in Zambia. Source : Maps of India About Copper Ore: Copper, a soft brown …

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23Jan 2024

NISAR MISSION UPDATE: NASA-ISRO COLLABORATION

Why in the News ? NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Mission, slated for an “early 2024” launch, focuses on observing Earth’s natural processes and ecosystem changes. Source : Space Voyage About NISAR :  Jointly developed by the US and Indian space agencies, NISAR, initiated in 2014, aims to observe Earth’s processes. Expected to operate for …

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23Jan 2024

MOSQUITOFISH INVASION IN INDIA

Why in the News? Mosquitofish, introduced to combat mosquito-borne diseases, have turned invasive in India. Visakhapatnam plans to release an additional six lakh mosquitofish, following the earlier release of 20 lakh. Source: TH Mosquitofish in India: Introduced in 1928 during British rule, mosquitofish are species promoted as a biological control method to combat mosquitoes as …

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23Jan 2024

THE POST OFFICE ACT

(UNCHECKED POWERS OF INTERCEPTION)   Syllabus :   GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? The President of India’s assent to the Post Office Bill, 2023, replacing the colonial-era Indian Post Office Act, 1898, has raised concerns about …

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